A leaked government document in Brazil has revealed the title Metroid Ravenous for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. This discovery moves the franchise from vague speculation to a documented release, offering fans a concrete timeline for the next major entry. The listing appeared on the Brazilian Ministry of Justice platform before being quickly removed, marking it as a transient leak rather than an official announcement.
Leaked document reveals title and 2026 window for new Metroid game
The document identifies the game as a 2026 release with a 12+ rating for violence. This information targets Nintendo Switch 2 owners and handheld gamers who are tracking the console’s software ecosystem. The leak suggests that Nintendo is preparing a new title for the platform, though the specific genre remains unconfirmed by the source.
Insider Gaming reported that the classification document listed the title Metroid Ravenous. Twitter user Necrolipe shared the image of the listing, which included the 2026 production year. The document was part of Brazil’s Age Classification system, which assigns content ratings for video games sold in the country.
Nintendo has not officially confirmed the existence of Metroid Ravenous. It remains unclear if this title is the rumored 2D Metroid game that fans have anticipated since Dread. The leak provides a name and a window, but the gameplay style and full feature set are still unknown.
We’ve been tracking Metroid Ravenous closely — see our earlier coverage on Diablo IV Lord of Hatred DLC. The quick removal of the listing from the Brazilian system suggests Nintendo or the publisher is managing the information flow. Fans will likely wait for an official Nintendo Direct to get more details.
The leak confirms a title and a year for a new Metroid game on the Switch 2. The 12+ rating indicates the game will contain moderate violence. Until Nintendo speaks, the 2026 date stands as the only confirmed timeline for this project.
Source: Insider Gaming
